Testimonials

Liz Pepper-Los Angeles, CA

After going on the Camino Tour in Spain with International Culinary Tours, I will never consider going overseas ever again without them planning the tour. I was pleasantly surprised by everything including the 100km walk, unique and historic accommodations and especially the abundance of great food and wine. It was a fabulous tour!

Dory Ann Chasen & Robert Gurfield- Los Angeles, CA

Doryann and I participated in the Basque Culinary Tour including Southwest France. International Culinary Tours made thoughtful arrangements for hotels, local guides, transportation, our delicious Basque food, cooking classes, markets and visits to wineries. Our small group laughed a lot on each day’s adventures. During the days and evenings we walked in Bilbao and San Sebastian trying the many Pinxtos bars, explored the hills, small streets and beaches by foot and visited museums as well. We partook in street food as well as fine dining. Our guides shared with us the beautiful art and architecture of the Guggenheim museum as well as the traditional and contemporary wineries in the La Rioja wine region. Our visit to Southwest France was also full of activities including our visits to medieval villages and the Castles of the Dordogne Valley and wineries in the Bordeaux region. We enjoyed the hospitality at our 17th century Chateau in Monflaquin, France where we stayed. We look forward to another tour with International Culinary Tours!

Sheila Raczynski- Palm Desert, CA

Our tour to Southwest France was an unforgettable experience with International Culinary Tours. We stayed at a 17th century Chateau and the owners shared their wine expertise, wonderful French food and cooking classes with our group. The Chateau offered top notch accommodations with all modern conveniences. Surrounded by rolling green hills, sheep farms, medieval cities and castles, it truly was an experience to remember. We hope to travel with International Culinary Tours again very soon!

Holli Skuza- Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Our tour to the Basque region of Spain was very well organized and enjoyable. I have very high standards and usually find something to complain about. However, on this tour, I had only good things to say about International Culinary Tours. The owner, Cindy Stephan, attended to every detail and was very attentive to each and every one of our needs. I was experiencing health issues and Cindy made sure to check in with me often to see how I was doing. Incidentally, she did this with other group members as well! The accommodations were first class and centrally located, and all of our guides and local chefs were passionate about their cities and locally grown food respectively. We learned so much about the local cuisine and not to forget, the wine tours and tastings were fabulous! I hope to go on another tour with International Culinary Tours some day.

Netta Shohet, Tarzana, CA

I have travelled on 3 tours with International Culinary Tours to Provence, Tuscany and the Basque Region of Spain. All of the accommodations have been unique and centrally located, the food has been fantastic and the cooking classes very instructive and fun. From a 500 year old Tuscan farm house, to a 18th century “Mas” in Provence to Art Deco hotels in Spain, I have enjoyed all of them. The tours have included not only food, wine and cooking activities, but unforgettable cultural experiences as well. The owner of International Culinary Tours always accompanies the groups, and she is very attentive and accommodating to everyone’s needs. I would recommend International Culinary Tours to any of my friends!

Marsha Kelty, Lake Oswego, OR

I have travelled on many tours with International Culinary Tours. The owner does a great job not only managing the smallest details of the tours themselves but making sure the dynamics of the group are compatible. With many different personalities, she knows how to accommodate everyone and to make them feel special. I will continue to travel with International Culinary Tours in the future.

Frequency asked questions:

Why travel with ICT?

The owner accompanies all of the private, small groups and ensures the highest quality in her selection of local guides, accommodations and activities. With over 25 years of experience, ICT has the advantage of knowing what is trending and what is unique in all of the areas offered.

Can I organize my own group?

ICT can customize a tour to meet your own needs in terms of length of stay, activities included, main focus of tour, etc. Please contact us directly for more information on how to become a group organizer.

Are solo travelers welcome?

ICT offers a very favorable single supplement for those who would like their own accommodations. Also, we make our best effort to match up solo travelers if they would like double occupancy rates rather than pay for a single supplement.